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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.17, 1,926.63 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.17, 1,926.63 and 775.17 is: 1,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.17 : 1,926.63 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.17/1,926.63 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.17x = 1,926.63 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.17x = 1,493,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,465.78/1,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.69

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